The sugar beet, full of possibilities

Sugar is a natural additive-free product that is extracted from sugar beet. Sugar beet contains much more than just sugar. We use all parts of the sugar beet in order to maximise its value. The beet pulp remaining at the end of the sugar production process, for example, is sold as animal feed, the soil attaching to the beet is used to build roads and dykes, molasses are used to make fermentation and yeast products, biomass digesters turn beet tops and tails into green gas that our vehicles drive on, and farmers use the digestate that remains after the gas is produced as a fertiliser on their fields.

Getting the most from every beet

We make the best use of ervary part of the sugar beet. Our strong focus on sustainability and innovation helps us deliver solutions for today's challenges.

Discover the power of the Sugar Beet

The sugar beet is so much more than just sugar. In the Bright Beet Book, you’ll find 135 ideas showcasing how this versatile plant can contribute to sustainable solutions.

Some applications are no longer in development, but they offer an inspiring example of what’s possible.

Browse through the book

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